Sweeteners
It's only natural for consumers to want the best from their sweeteners. In recent years, product developers have made significant strides in finding sweeteners that are both palatable and healthy. In this section of our site, you will find all relevant news, articles and research on natural sweeteners like stevia, agave, sucralose and lo han guo.
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Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research | Research News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Artificial Sweetener Intake Linked to Higher Body Fat Volume
A 20-year observational study linked aspartame, saccharin, and diet beverages, but not sucralose, to greater volumes of body fat.08.09.23
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Functional Foods & Beverages | Sweeteners
Cargill Launches New Food Ingredient Solutions
Third-party life cycle assessment affirmed environmental advantages of stevia fermentation over other production methods.07.24.23
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Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Sweeteners
MycoTechnology Discovers Sweet Protein from Fungi
Derived from honey truffle, the sweetener has an expected cost-in-use competitive with sugar.07.17.23
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Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Sweeteners
CarobWay to Introduce Low Glycemic Sweetener
The new sweetener will be showcased as a sugar replacement in energy bars.07.07.23
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Products | Sweeteners
Liqiud I.V. Debuts 'Sugar-Free' Hydration Multiplier with Allulose
The new formula will be available in lemon lime, green grape, and white peach flavors.06.27.23
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Flavors & Colors | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss
Allulose May Suppress Glucose and Insulin Responses
The rare sugar was evaluated in a metabolic study on postprandial responses in 14 participants.06.22.23
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Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Functional Foods & Beverages | Herbs & Botanicals | Sweeteners
Icon Foods Introduces New Stevia Sweetener and Flavor Modulator
SteviaSweet RM95, an extract standardized to 95% Reb M content, can sweeten without maskers.Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.06.23
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Breaking News | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Functional Foods & Beverages | Supplier News | Sweeteners
Beneo Expands Sugar Reduction Line with scFOS Ingredient
The new short-chain fructooligosaccharide ingredient ingredient offers a mild sweet taste, and has bulking applications in various food formats.05.23.23
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Breaking News | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Industry & Market News | Sweeteners | Weight Management/Weight Loss
WHO Advises Against Non-Sugar Sweeteners for Weight Loss
The organization cited a review which found no benefit for reducing body fat, but an association with mortality risk.05.22.23
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Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Quality & Safety | Sweeteners
Making Strides in Sugar Reduction
Improved ingredient technology drives innovation as formulators meet consumer taste preferences.By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.06.23
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Cardiovascular Health | Consumer Trends | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Dietary Supplements | Functional Foods & Beverages | Quality & Safety | Sweeteners
Podcast: Thom King on Erythritol Safety, Sugar Reduction and Formulation Strategies
Food scientist and CEO of Icon Foods discusses evolution of clean label sweetening systems in foods, beverages, and gummies.Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.03.23
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Breaking News | Cardiovascular Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research News | Sweeteners
Cleveland Clinic Researchers Associate Common Sweetener with Heart Attack and Stroke
Those with higher blood erythritol levels were shown to have elevated risk of experiencing a major adverse cardiac event such as heart attack, stroke or death.03.02.23
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Breaking News | Natural/Organic | Supplier News | Sweeteners | World Markets
Stevia Production Accelerates Sustainability, According to Life Cycle Assessment
A new study commissioned by Ingredion concludes that stevia consistently outpaces sugar for the production of non-caloric sweetener.09.23.22
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Breaking News | Cancer Risk | Research | Research News | Sweeteners
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Linked to Risk of Certain Cancer Types
A team of researchers at the American Cancer Society analyzed data from over 900,000 cancer-free study participants.09.15.22
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Functional Foods & Beverages | Sweeteners
Icon Foods Appoints Operations and Marketing Leaders
Ian McGuiness and Angela Squire have joined the ingredient supplier as director of operations and marketing manager respectively.08.19.22
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Breaking News | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Digestive Health | Functional Foods & Beverages | Research | Research News | Sweeteners
Monk Fruit Sweetener May Have Prebiotic Activity, Study Finds
The sweetener, after being treated with enzymes, supported the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species.08.09.22
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Consumer Trends | Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Functional Foods & Beverages | Healthcare Trends | Sweeteners
New and Evolving Formulation Options Must Be Mindful of Blood Sugar Maintenance
Allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and more help brands reduce sugar while supplements offer consumers additional solutions.By Danielle Rose, Contributing Writer 06.02.22
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Diabetes & Blood Sugar Management | Flavors & Colors | Sweeteners
Sweetleaf Debuts Salted Caramel Zero Sugar Stevia Syrup
The syrup offers a sugar-free alternative for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and more.04.18.22
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Regulations | Sweeteners
Sugar Content Claim Litigation on the Rise
Plaintiffs are monitoring whether a company abides by all relevant FDA regulations, so it’s important to understand requirements and confirm disclaimers.By Todd Harrison, Partner; Kristen Klesh, Counsel; Olisa Onyiuke, Associate; and Melanie English, Associate Venable 04.14.22
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Breaking News | Delivery & Dosage Technologies | Functional Foods & Beverages | Nutrition Bars & Snacks | Supplier News | Sweeteners
Cargill Launches EverSweet + ClearFlo Stevia Platform
The platform will combine the company’s leading sweetener with other natural flavors.03.14.22
